# Compass & GPS vs Compass Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass & GPS at none against Compass Maps's 2. Compass & GPS also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 653) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Compass Maps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 47%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Compass & GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Compass & GPS against 4.6 for Compass Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass & GPS has 13K ratings behind it against 653, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Compass & GPS's written reviews are positive against 56% of Compass Maps's.

Compass & GPS ships an update every 10 days, Compass Maps every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass & GPS | Compass Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-gps/id900837187/reviews)** | [4.6 (653 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps-digital-compass/id6451059416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 653 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EONSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/899851112) | [KIET NGUYEN TAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696408238) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass & GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-gps/id900837187)

This utility app provides a digital compass to help you determine cardinal directions. It's useful for outdoor activities, travel, or low-visibility conditions, and also displays GPS altitude and your current location on a map.

**Highlights:** Digital compass, Cardinal direction display, GPS altitude, Bearing (azimuth) display, Location sharing, Map view, Tilt indicator

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Fast and accurate
- 💡 Useful for navigation
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calibration issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate compass readings
- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Compass needle stuck or not moving
- App freezes or crashes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable recalibration requests
- Improve compass accuracy and reliability
- Integrate with mapping features


### Compass Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps-digital-compass/id6451059416)

Navigate with a digital compass that displays direction on a map. Features include real-time traffic, land area measurement, and location sharing. It utilizes GPS for auto-direction and allows map interaction.

**Highlights:** Digital compass on map, Real-time traffic maps, Land area measurement, Location sharing, GPS auto-direction, Satellite map mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads – Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass & GPS free?

Compass & GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass Maps free?

Compass Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compass & GPS or Compass Maps?

Compass & GPS is rated higher. Compass & GPS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Compass Maps averages 4.6 from 653 ratings.

### Do Compass & GPS or Compass Maps have ads?

Compass & GPS shows ads; Compass Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass & GPS or Compass Maps?

Compass & GPS ships an update every 10 days, and Compass Maps every 4 weeks. Most recently, Compass & GPS was updated on September 24, 2026 and Compass Maps on September 21, 2026.

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